The series returns to the North Carolina casino for the second time this year The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is returning to Harrah’s Cherokee from May 1 to 12, marking the second stop at the North Carolina venue this year. With 18 gold rings up for grabs and over $3.7 million in guaranteed
The bill could be a good indicator of changes to state gambling policies A bill that aims to legalize home poker games in North Carolina has moved forward, passing a House Judiciary Committee vote. If approved, the legislation would provide legal protection for private games played in homes and community clubhouses, addressing a long-standing issue
Bills have been presented in both the House and Senate to increase interest in digital assets North Carolina lawmakers are considering new legislation that could allow the state’s treasurer to invest a portion of retirement funds in digital assets, including Bitcoin. Bills introduced in both the House and Senate propose allocating up to 5% of
An irate player turned over three tables, presumably after losing during the event A dramatic scene unfolded at Harrah’s Cherokee during the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Main Event, where a player caused chaos by flipping over multiple tables in the middle of the tournament. The incident occurred on Day 2 of the $1,700
An appeals court rules that sweepstakes casinos may violate state laws The North Carolina Court of Appeals has upheld efforts to crack down on sweepstakes casinos, siding with law enforcement in a closely contested decision regarding video gaming kiosks operated by No Limit Games in Robeson County. The ruling is part of an ongoing legal
North Carolina lawmakers overwhelmingly supported the bill, and could still overrule the governor North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill that would prevent the state from implementing a US Federal Reserve-issued central bank digital currency (CBDC). This decision comes despite the bill receiving overwhelming support in both the state’s House of Representatives and
The state follows Louisiana in ensuring that CBDCs aren’t welcome The General Assembly in North Carolina approved a bill on Wednesday that limits the state government’s use and acceptance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) issued by the Federal Reserve. Following the Senate’s approval by a 39-5 vote, House Bill 690 passed the House
Political infighting could keep the topic of casino legalization off the table After unsuccessfully passing casino legislation in 2023, Republicans are still at a stalemate and could keep gambling discussions off the agenda during the current legislative session that runs through July. According to House Speaker Tim Moore, the end of discussions to legalize commercial
The new space offers expanded poker options and additional games Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River opened its new poker room on Wednesday following a $275 million expansion of its casino. Players can currently participate in cash games until the tournament schedule restarts in July, when two $80 buy-in No-Limit Hold ’em tournaments will be offered every Monday and
North Carolina continues to warm up to expanded legal gambling Legislators in North Carolina have slowed down their efforts to authorize more casinos during the upcoming legislative session based on statements made by General Assembly leaders. However, the push by lawmakers to propose regulation of video gambling machines could return in the spring. The proposal
Lawmakers continue to prepare new casino expansion efforts for the 2024 session North Carolina State Representative Michael Wray confirmed yesterday that proposed casino legislation in the state is still alive and that lawmakers will discuss the issue in the short session of the general assembly next year since Halifax County has become the focus of
The fight for casino expansion in North Carolina will continue into 2024 The Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District, Halifax County Tourism, the Halifax County Economic Development Commission and Halifax Horizons of North Carolina have all voiced their support for the Roanoke Rapids City Council to build a casino in the Carolina Crossroads Entertainment District. With that
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